Gaming Industry

Roblox appoints former AWS senior executive Sunil Rao as MD for India

Gaming company Roblox has appointed former Amazon Web Services senior executive Sunil Rao as Managing Director for its India arm, the company said on Thursday. Rao will serve as Roblox's senior representative and market lead in the country, overseeing day-to-day execution of Roblox India's strategy working with local teams and partners, the company said in a statement. "Roblox announces the appointment of Sunil Rao as Managing Director, Roblox India. Rao will join Roblox India this May to help strengthen the company's local presence in the country, foster partnerships, support the creator ecosystem and align local market needs with global product and business priorities," the statement said. Rao was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he led strategy and corporate business development across the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. Prior to AWS, Rao was a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, where he worked closely with founders and emergin

Metasports Interactive raises $20 million to fund user acquisition

Gaming firm Metasports Interactive secures $20 million from Metica to scale user acquisition and drive global expansion of its cricket game Hitwicket

New online gaming rules to distinguish e-sports, real-money games: Industry

Industry players say PROGA rules will help distinguish e-sports from real-money gaming, curb proxy platforms, and bring regulatory clarity, though some gaps remain

Lightfury raises $11 mn; Dhoni, Bumrah join gaming startup captable

Bengaluru-based AAA gaming studio secures funding from VCs and Indian cricketers as it prepares to launch 'eCricket' and scale live operations

Govt notifies online gaming rules, to set up governing authority

The government has notified online gaming rules mandating user safety features and grievance redressal, with new norms set to come into effect from May 1

Video game publishers face stricter norms to curb sensitive content

BIS move aims to protect young users from sensitive content

Centre likely to remove mandatory registration for non-money egames

Government is likely to relax gaming rules by removing mandatory registration for non-monetised games and easing compliance requirements ahead of new framework

India's esports ecosystem grows beyond gameplay, prepares for global stage

From arenas to national teams, esports in India is evolving into a structured, multi-billion ecosystem with global ambitions, creator economies and policy backing

Nazara Technologies to raise ₹500 crore via preferential warrants

Gaming firm plans Rs 500 crore fundraise via preferential warrants to back acquisitions such as Bluetile and BestPlay and accelerate growth across business verticals

Nazara to acquire 50% stake in two gaming firms for $100.3 million

Nazara UK will initially acquire 50 per cent of the equity in Bluetile and Bestplay

Creative opportunities: India's AVGC sector moves up the value chain

The larger opportunity lies in the rapid expansion of the AVGC ecosystem. India's media & entertainment sector was estimated at around ₹2.5 trn in 2024 and is projected to reach about ₹3 trn by 2027

Offshore platforms gained engagement after ban on real money games in India

A CUTS International survey shows offshore real-money gaming platforms saw sharp increases in usage and spending after India's ban, with domestic users shifting activity to overseas operators

Xbox consoles remain central to Microsoft's gaming plans, says new CEO

In a letter to staff, Asha Sharma said the company will expand across devices but keep the console at the centre of its strategy for players and developers

Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma's new test: Rebooting Xbox in tough mode

A graduate of the Carlson School of Management, Sharma has built her career scaling consumer platforms rather than running game studios - a distinction key to the debate around her appointment

India's gaming boom on rise but addiction oversight struggles to match pace

India has embraced gaming as an industry while the behavioural systems required to manage addiction are still evolving

Why retro emulation handhelds often make better gaming consoles on the go

From simpler software to better portability, retro handhelds fit the idea of mobile gaming better, while modern Windows-based devices trade comfort and cost for raw power and ecosystem features

Gaming industry body forms council to boost governance, policy advocacy

The Game Developers Association of India has formed a 21-member governing council to strengthen governance, policy engagement, skilling initiatives and original IP creation in gaming

PM Modi says gaming a skill, not just hobby; warns students against betting

Gaming is not just a hobby but a skill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told students on Friday as he cautioned them against games that involve online betting. Interacting with school students during his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', Modi said gaming can be a meaningful skill and career path if pursued with focus, balance and ethical values. He, however, warned students against games that involve online betting. "...Gaming is not just a hobby; it is a skill, it involves speed as well. So it is good for development. Try to find your expertise by choosing better quality gaming," he said. Modi said gaming contributes to self-development and urged students to "focus on building expertise" in high-quality gaming and balance studies. He cautioned against gambling in gaming, noting that laws have been enacted to prevent such practices. "Don't just waste time because the internet is cheap in India. I have made a law against betting. We will not let that happen..." To a student who asked abo

JetSynthesys buys first global game asset, taps global player engagement

Pune-based gaming firm enters global IP ownership, eyes emerging markets and 20x revenue growth over five years

Nazara's net profit slides to ₹9.84 crore, revenue from ops declines 24%

Gaming firm Nazara Technologies reports sharp fall in Q3FY26 profit and revenue after real money gaming ban hit subsidiary operations